If you should spot a suspicious object, package etc., call 9-1-1 and report it. Do not touch, tamper with or move a suspicious item.
If you are notified by telephone of a bomb within a building, do not hang up the line the call was received on. Go to another phone to contact the University Police, immediately.
Building evacuation may be directed by the University President or designee; classes would remain in session and meet in an alternate location.
Do not attempt to re-enter a building until clearance authorization has been given by University Police personnel.
Immediately notify University Police personnel if you know a disabled or injured person needing assistance.
If you are the victim of a crime, or witness a crime in progress call the University Police Department at either 9-1-1 from a campus phone or (209) 667-3114.
Use 9-1-1 to report any crime in progress or other emergency, such as incidents of civil disturbance or violence on campus.
When calling the police be ready to tell the dispatcher
What happened
Who was involved
Any injuries
Description of the suspect
Were any weapons involved
Last known direction of travel of the suspect
Where the victim is
Stay on the line until the dispatcher lets you go, there may be more information they want after dispatching police units.
Untrained and unequipped persons should NOT attempt to apprehend or interfere with a criminal except in the case of self-protection.
Rather than try to apprehend the suspect try to get the best description possible. Note the suspect’s height, weight, sex, race, age, clothing, method and direction of travel. If the suspect is in a motor vehicle try to note the license plate, make, model, and color.
When it is necessary to completely evacuate the campus due to emergency conditions, a systematic and controlled approach will be used. When campus buildings are deemed safe for occupancy, personnel will be held at their current locations pending evacuation. Where campus buildings are deemed unsafe the Gathering area and Staging Area system will be used (described below).
Following the decision to order the evacuation of the CSU Stanislaus campus, the University President or his/her representative shall notify:
The Chief of University Police or his/her representative of the need to evacuate.
The University Communications Public Information Officer or their representative of the need for information broadcasts asking all persons to stay away from campus.
The University Police, with the assistance of the Building Marshals, Monitors and Facilities Associates, shall be responsible for coordinating the evacuation process. Where the campus has been ordered closed and no campus facility is under eminent danger the evacuation of the campus will take place as described below with an appropriate amount of time between each area.
In some situations, it may become necessary to evacuate one or more building on campus due to a localized emergency situation. When this occurs the University Police will coordinate the evacuation with the Building Marshals and Monitors. The decision to evacuate will be based on the totality of the circumstances and, whenever possible, following consultation with the President and ranking Dean or Facility Manager. When evacuations are due to an overriding concern for University Police Department it may not be possible to make such consultations. In those instances the appropriate Dean or Facility Manager will be notified of the evacuation as soon as is practical.
Evacuation of people with disabilities will be given high priority in all emergencies. In an emergency situation, it is important that you are familiar with your needs during evacuation. You are encouraged to convey these needs to your instructor at the beginning of each semester. While attending class, try to position yourself near a doorway for an easier exit. Become familiar with the building and its exits. Follow signs to exits. The following guidelines are important to follow:
Establish a buddy system and alternate for each class. People with disabilities should prepare for an emergency ahead of time by instructing a classmate, instructor, supervisor, or co-worker on how to assist in the event of any emergency.
If assistance is not immediately available, disabled people should remain near the stairwell landing or in the elevator lobby. Rescue personnel will first check all exit corridors and stairwells for those trapped. S/He should continue to call for help until rescued.
People who cannot speak loudly, or with voice / speech impairments, should carry a whistle or have other means of attracting attention of others.
Be familiar with alarm signals.
Leave school materials in the room to avoid wasting time.
Wait for rescue and remain calm.
DO NOT re-enter a building until permitted by emergency personnel.
If you suspect a fire is behind a door; cover your hand to provide protection, first and then test the door by touching it. If it is hot then DO NOT use the door as an exit. Try to find an alternate route for an exit.
A cautionary note on elevators: DO NOT use elevators unless authorized to do so by police or fire personnel. Elevators could fail during a fire, earthquake or flood.
Wheelchair Users Wheelchair users should prepare for emergencies, in advance, by instructing a University official or employee.
Move toward the nearest Emergency Exit.
When a wheelchair user and/or other disabled person reaches an obstruction, such as a staircase, they should request assistance from others in the area.
If assistance is not immediately available, the wheelchair users and/or other disabled person should stay visible in an exit corridor or on an outdoor landing. They should continue to call for help until rescued. Persons who cannot speak loudly should carry a whistle (provided free by the UPD) or have other means of attracting the attention of others.
Special evacuation chairs (Evacu-Trac) are available in multi-story buildings to evacuate a disabled person DOWN stairs. The chairs are typically located near main stairways with instructions inside the cabinet. Contact the University Police Department for training.
The evacuation of campus buildings or the entire campus may be required due to emergency situations occurring on or near the campus. Campus emergency planning facilitates evacuations are conducted in a systematic, controlled, and planned manner.
The building evacuation plan for California State University, Stanislaus consists of a partnership between University Police Department, Facilities Services and individual volunteer building "Building Marshals" and "Evacuation Monitors".
Specific Instructions to Building Occupants
Safely walk to the nearest exit and go to an evacuation gathering area away from the building then wait for further instructions.
Stay out of the way of emergency personnel and vehicles and follow instructions.
Immediately notify University Police Department or other emergency response personnel if you know of a disabled or injured person needing assistance.
If you see a fire or smell smoke, immediately call 9-1-1 and/or activate the nearest fire alarm. You may also use the emergency blue light call boxes to contact the Police (Turlock Campus).
If the fire is small and you are trained, you may choose to use a fire extinguisher or a building fire hose to put it out provided ALL of the following conditions are met:
The fire alarm has been activated
All occupants have been evacuated
If the fire is small (waste basket size) and has not spread
You have the correct type of extinguisher
Your exit is clear and you can extinguish the fire with your back to the exit door
When you hear an alarm, walk to the nearest exit notifying others of the fire on your way.
Go to an evacuation gathering area away from the building then wait for further instructions. See: Evacuation Gathering Areas Map
Immediately notify University Police or Firefighters on the scene if you suspect someone may be trapped inside the building.
The source of potential flooding in the City can be traced to rainfall, snowmelt, or dam failure. Flooding of significant magnitude can be expected to result in individuals being isolated by flood waters, disruption of utilities, extensive property damage, disruption of transportation and communication systems and various health hazards associated with the contamination of drinking water and the disruption of sewage treatment facilities.
Response
Since advanced warning of flooding conditions can generally be expected, the Emergency Operations Center will be activated, if conditions warrant, to determine necessary actions to be taken.
When indicated, all students and non-essential employees will be released. If possible, prior to the release, freeway and street conditions, including safe exit routes, will be ascertained and announced to the university community by all available means, including local media.
Facilities Services operations shutdown procedures will be followed in areas that may be affected by flood-caused fires, explosions, or electrical hazards and is of critical importance.
Once personnel safety and life saving issues have been addressed, attention should be immediately directed to minimizing property and equipment damage. When available and if time permits, sand bags will be used where feasible to protect against floodwaters.
When feasible, teams will be organized to re-locate vital equipment and records to unthreatened areas (on upper floors of buildings or off-campus).
If anticipated flooding is the result of the failure of Don Pedro Dam, the University would have a minimum five hour warning before floodwaters reached University property. Immediate notice to the University community would be implemented, followed by evacuation to the south and west by all means of transportation available.
Confine the spill, leak, fumes or fire by shutting the room door. Do not touch and avoid contact with the material. If time permits, locate the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) for any identifiable materials. You can find it online at chemwatchna.com
Sound the building FIRE ALARM so evacuation can begin.
Call the University Police Department at 9-1-1 (Turlock Campus) or 993-3469 (Stockton Campus Securitas Security) from any campus phone, or use an emergency blue light call box.
Safely walk to the nearest exit and go to an evacuation gathering area away from the building then wait for further instructions. Do not return to the building until instructed that it is safe to do so.
Employees should activate department emergency contact phone trees to share information.
Students and employees should call 1-877-STAN-411 (877-782-6411) or check www.csustan.edu for updates.
University Police and Facilities staff will coordinate the dissemination of emergency instructions.
During the Day
The campus emergency hotline: 1-877-STAN-411 (877-782-6411) will have recorded message(s) for updates on the situation.
Employees should activate department emergency contact phone trees to share information.
Employees will be expected to remain on campus, as long as conditions are safe. Supervisors may release staff from campus as appropriate.
Course instructors will be the primary source of information for their students, and will determine if lighting is sufficient for instruction to continue or if class should be interrupted or dismissed.
Faculty who dismiss their classes because of the power outage should report their action to the department chair.
Department chairs are to notify their respective deans.
The dining facility will be open for students and employees excused from their classrooms or work site until power is restored, and the group will be notified when power is restored. Because the cafeteria also is dependent upon electricity, food service will not be available. Status of the electrical blackout will be posted at one half hour increments (e.g. 11:00 a.m., 11:30a.m.) at the north and south entrances of the dining hall.
Employees who leave their workspaces should take their personal items and lock the door behind them.
Emergency corridor lighting in buildings will come on for a period of time and fire alarms should be operational.
Building Monitors are to confirm that all elevators have been cleared, and will post “do not use” signage.
If you are in an elevator during an outage use the emergency phone to notify University Police at extension 3114.
Enclosed offices without lights should not be occupied. Where lighting is adequate employees will be expected to continue working.
Campus telephones should not be used except in case of emergency.
Cellular and pay telephones will operate normally.
Turn off any equipment that was still in service (except IT equipment that is operating on its own uninterruptible power supplies) in order to avoid power surges when service is restored. Leave a task light turned on so that you can determine when service is restored.
Avoid opening refrigerators, freezers, or other environmental control rooms during the outage.
Do not us candles for illumination. Use battery flashlights and lamps instead.
Once power returns, all staff employees should report back to their area and faculty and students should report to their next scheduled class and resume normal operations.
After Dark
Students, faculty and staff are expected to leave campus if power stays off. Faculty who dismiss their classes because of the power outage should report their action to the department chair. Department chairs are to notify their respective deans.
Course instructors will be the primary source of information for their students. The Facilities Services staff will coordinate with University Police to communicate with instructors regarding the operational status of the campus.
University Police vehicles will operate with identifying lighting, if you need assistance flag down these vehicles.
When leaving campus – walk with another individual or group whom you trust.
Escort shuttles will be available for transportation and have two-way radio communications with University Police.
The campus emergency telephone number 1-877-STAN-411 (877-782-6411) and will carry a recorded message so that individuals can call for updates on the situation.
California State University, Stanislaus may be subjected to severe dust storms which usually occur during the fall and early winter months. These storms can cause disruption of transportation, communications and electrical power. The campus would not normally be severely impacted by a storm unless sufficiently strong winds caused utilities failures, downed trees and flying limbs, severe reduction in visibility, or dust overloads in building mechanical systems.
All Emergency Weather Incident Response While the EOC would not normally be activated, the campus would be closed by administrative decision, and students, faculty and non-essential staff would be sent home. In the case of a severe storm causing significant damage to the University, the EOC would be activated.
If required, the campus emergency communications system would be activated to notify the campus population of the closure directive.
If a severe windstorm occurs take cover in a building along an interior wall staying away from windows.
Drop to your knees with your back to the windows and knees together.
Clasp both hands behind your head covering your neck.
Leaning over bury your face between your arms and legs.
Close your eyes tightly.
Try to remain calm and stay in place until the windstorm stops.
As soon as possible move away from windows and overhead fixtures.
Remain inside if it is safe, otherwise evacuate the area. If power goes out see Power & Utility Outage.
In the event you are INSIDE when an act of violence occurs you should take the following actions:
If it is determined that it is safer to remain in the classroom or office than to evacuate, efforts should be made to lock/barricade the doors and windows of the room. Stay away from exposed windows and doors. Remain in place until directed to leave by University Police, a Building Marshal, or a recognized person of proper authority.
If you witness the incident notify the University Police at 9-1-1 and provide
Location of incident/crime
Whether there are any known injured persons
Suspect(s) description
Type(s) of weapons
Last known direction of travel of the suspect(s)
Members of the campus community should NOT attempt to negotiate or contact a potentially violent suspect.
Members of the campus community should NOT exchange themselves for hostages.
If the incident results in the evacuation of a building or buildings the evacuation is mandatory. Follow the directions of the Building Marshal and/or University Police.
Staff and faculty should try to keep their class together when an evacuation is ordered.
In the event you are OUTSIDE when an act of violence occurs you should take the following actions:
Move away from the danger and seek shelter in a safe location.
If you witness the event contact the University Police Department at 9-1-1 and provide
Location of incident/crime
Whether there are any known injured persons
Suspect(s) description
Type(s) of weapons
Last known direction of travel of the suspect(s)
Members of the campus community should NOT attempt to negotiate or contact a potentially violent suspect.
Members of the campus community should NOT exchange themselves for hostages.
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